Overnight ERICU Technician

Atlantic Coast New York Veterinary Specialists - Bohemia is currently seeking Overnight ER/ICU Technicians to join their team!

• Successful qualified candidates are eligible for a Sign-on Bonus paid out in 1 installment after 1 year of successful job completion.
• LVTs CVTs and RVTs are eligible for a $2500 Sign-on Bonus.

Atlantic Coast New York Veterinary Specialists is a leading center for compassionate patient-centered care combining cutting-edge medical technology with a strong commitment to teamwork and professional growth. We foster a supportive and inclusive culture where every team members contribution is valued and continuous learning is encouraged. Prospective candidates can look forward to joining a collaborative environment that prioritizes innovation excellence and making a meaningful impact in our community.

Position Overview

• The Veterinary Technician supports hospital operations by providing dedicated quality veterinary care and exceptional service to our patients and clients. Responsibilities include providing patient care by determining animal requirements conducting examinations and diagnostic procedures assisting during surgery and operations providing nursing care assisting with feeding and caring for patients maintaining medical supplies and equipment overseeing triage and discharging patients and maintaining patient medical records.

Key Responsibilities

• Determine animal requirements by conducting examinations and interviews reviewing care plans and records completing laboratory tests and studies and diagnostic imaging.
• Care for patients by taking vital signs collecting samples administering medications drugs and vaccines and bandaging and wrapping wounds.
• Support patient examinations and operations by assembling required supplies and instruments securing and bringing patients to examination rooms and restraining patients; aids as directed by the veterinarian.
• Provide excellent pet care by applying full knowledge of anatomy physiology disease processes pharmacology specialized equipment usage and specialized drug administration.
• Obtain and verify medications.
• Ensure that patients have food and water clean patients rooms cages and equipment; observe patients for clinical signs of disease.
• As directed fill prescriptions and administer medications including proper documentation logging and security of controlled drugs.
• Maintain a safe secure healthy and humane environment by sterilizing and wrapping instruments sanitizing and disinfecting holding and operating areas storing sterile supplies verifying shelf life following standards and procedures and in compliance with applicable legal regulations.
• Maintain medical records by documenting patients conditions reactions and changes; update the database in an accurate and timely manner.
• Communicate with the pet owner about the status of the patient as directed by the veterinarian.
• Maintain equipment by following operating instructions troubleshooting breakdowns maintaining equipment supplies performing preventive maintenance and calling for repairs.
• Maintain inventory place orders for needed supplies verify and maintain receipts.
• Update job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities and reading professional journals.
• Release pets to their owners as directed; ensure that every animal released is clean and properly groomed before their release.
• Understand and carry out oral and written directions.
• Perform other duties as assigned by Manager or practice.

Qualifications (Required)

• High school diploma or GED.
• Emergency experience is required.
• Two or more years of experience with veterinary appointments surgeries and nursing care for hospitalized and critical patients.

Preferred Skills (Nice to Have)

• Certified Veterinary Technician (CVT) Licensed Veterinary Technician (LVT) Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT) or the Licensed Veterinary Medical Technician (LVMT) preferred.

Schedule:

• Full-Time Overnight Shift
• Thursday to Sunday from 7PM-7AM

What We Offer
We care deeply about supporting our team members professionally and personally. Benefits include:

• Medical dental and vision insurance
• Paid Parental Leave (birth adoption foster)
• 401(k) with discretionary contribution
• Team Member Pet Discounts
• Emotional wellbeing support including Calm app access and 24/7 EAP
• CE stipends and career development resources
• Grant Circle a relief fund for team members facing personal hardship
• Local hospital culture backed by national resources